Date:         Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:18:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From:         Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      How Do You Know If Your Springs Need To Be Replaced?
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I have an 88 Automatic Wolfsburg Edition Van with Bougue's (SP?) on the front suspension and Koni Adjustable's on the rear.

Before I replaced the the stock shocks with these the ride was very bouncy and springy, now since the replacement over 4 years ago it seems to have no bounce.

Does this mean my springs are shot? When I get into the van and it's does not move at all. If I hit a small bump it seems like the between the shocks and springs nothing is compressing unless it's a major bump. It appears as though I am feeling every little thing.

I am just wondering because a friend has an 86 westy and his van moves when you get into it, you can hear the springs flexing when you get in, over bumps it seems more cushy and a nicer ride.

Also I am wondering if I can put westy springs on my van from a junk yard westy or syncro, will swapping my lower springs be a major hassle? If so what will I need to do this?

How will the ride change?

Thanks for the thoughts.

Rob
88 Wolfsburg (Facing seats & pop up table)
Automatic
New York